A Northport man was arrested Thursday morning after being accused of raping a neighbor.

Authorities said the 19-year-old victim was in bed and awakened to find her attacker on top of her, holding her down and covering her mouth.

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The victim was treated at an area hospital for injuries consistent with a sexual assault.

She identified the attacker as an acquaintance, Pedro Gomez, 28. Gomez was arrested at another residence in the same mobile home park where the woman was attacked.

Scratches found on Gomez were consistent with the victim's statements to police.

Gomez was charged with first-degree rape. He's being held at the Tuscaloosa County Jail pending $60,000 bond.

Authorities said they're unsure how he got inside the residence.

"Further charges may develop once we get passed how he actually got in the house, like I said these are acquaintances and we're not sure if he forced his way into the house. He's saying someone else there, allowed him to come in," said Lt. Kip Hart with the Tuscaloosa Metro Homicide Unit.